10:44 GingerTPLC1 : these kids have put music staff on the walls and have planned for very cool chairs for music. 10:45 GingerTPLC1 : I like how this team put "catch word" on their presos 10:45 Kevin1819 : I love their use of Google Sketchup for planning! 10:45 CharlieTPLC : Good call on the stainresistant 10:45 ustreamer72317 : This is fascinating! I'm enjoying eavesdropping. scarlson 10:45 Kevin1819 : I love the green planning and repurposing of old furniture! 10:45 GingerTPLC9906 : this team also has a member who couldn't come to school today, so is coming in vitrtually through iChat 10:46 GingerTPLC9906 : can you hear him ok? 10:46 CharlieTPLC : I love that they are using the tech resources they have without even a second thought 10:46 itsyvonneb : This is great...wonderful use of the technology! 10:46 itsyvonneb : Yes ... I can hear him very well 10:46 JenniferTPLC7199 : Awesome! That is cool he could still be a part of the preso! 10:46 Kevin1819 : Is he coming in over Skype? 10:46 CharlieTPLC : iChat 10:46 GingerTPLC9906 : He's coming in virtually and presenting the virtual room! LOL! 10:46 CharlieTPLC : HA 10:47 Kevin1819 : Whe kids move us through their created environments it is powerful 10:47 GingerTPLC9906 : Q/A time! 10:47 Kevin1819 : showing parents and adults their learning and thinking on software most adults don't know how to use. 10:47 GingerTPLC9906 : can you hear Dr. Cook? 10:48 ustreamer79725 : yes 10:48 RebeccaTPLC : I can hear him. 10:48 GingerTPLC9906 : this team is one 8th grader and four 5th graders 10:49 itsyvonneb : Elizabeth did a great job of leading this group. 10:49 ustreamer79725 : yes she did 10:50 GingerTPLC9906 : what questions? 10:55 GingerTPLC9906 : This is THE Team 10:55 GingerTPLC9906 : two 8th graders and three 5th graders 10:55 itsyvonneb : I thought they were 6th graders 10:56 GingerTPLC9906 : yes, I'm sorry. two 6th graders, two 8th graderes, and one 5th grader 10:56 GingerTPLC9906 : Thanks yvonne. I'm MULTIMULTItasking
10:56 itsyvonneb : haha...sorry...not a big deal. ;) 10:57 itsyvonneb : I love their furniture and the lighted faucet!! 10:57 GingerTPLC1 : they LOVE that lighted faucet too! 10:57 GingerTPLC1 : yay! 10:57 GingerTPLC1 : I'm glad my room is going to be cool!! 10:57 itsyvonneb : They really have an eye for design...at least the kind of design I like ;) 10:58 CharlieTPLC : Yeah, They really do have some great ideas (especially in the details) 10:58 GingerTPLC1 : Each of these groups have a very different leadership style 10:59 CharlieTPLC : When we get to implementation these guys will be integral in putting in place some of the detail work. 11:00 ustreamer30912 : Yes, they will help make it fashionable. 11:00 CharlieTPLC : sterilized at least ;) 11:01 GingerTPLC1 : Will have to have them tell you why this faucet light is so important here. 11:01 itsyvonneb : did this group do any sketchups? I really would love to see their vision all put together. 11:02 CharlieTPLC : I would have too, there were some issues with them getting the sketchup going I think. 11:02 RebeccaTPLC : Why did they have everyone switch rooms for? 11:02 itsyvonneb : ok...thanks 11:02 GingerTPLC1 : I'll ask, Rebecca 11:03 RebeccaTPLC : thankyou 11:09 Kevin1819 : OMG! 11:09 GingerTPLC1 : You all will not be able to see this model as well 11:09 itsyvonneb : wow... 11:09 Kevin1819 : These kids are rockin the software 11:09 itsyvonneb : it's still pretty impressive 11:10 itsyvonneb : even though we can't see it all that well 11:10 GingerTPLC1 : glass top! In the lunch/science room! 11:11 GingerTPLC1 : These guys took a risk NOT using SketchUp, but I'm really glad they did. 11:11 GingerTPLC1 : Team is three 8th graders, two 5th graders. All boys. 11:11 CharlieTPLC : Yup, it's pretty well done... and glass IS pretty resistant to chemicals ;)
11:12 GingerTPLC1 : am I seeing skylights? 11:12 Kevin1819 : Suck a different aesthetic! 11:12 Kevin1819 : such 11:12 GingerTPLC1 : This kid NEVER presented in previous years. He flat refused, so I'm SO glad to see him up and going!! 11:13 Kevin1819 : He's rockin 11:13 CharlieTPLC : I think the skylights are the normal florescent lights we already have... and yeah, he's doing a GREAT job! 11:13 GingerTPLC1 : OMG!! If you look out the window of that room, they've even put the HOUSES and trees in across the street! 11:14 CharlieTPLC : WOW... that's attention to detail! 11:16 Kevin1819 : I'm lovin those glass top tables 11:16 GingerTPLC1 : I hope they're tempered! I don't want them ruined by one misfortunatlydropped rock! 11:18 Kevin1819 : Did I see that Sutherlands is donating paint? 11:18 CharlieTPLC : When we were practicing on Friday, this kid just whipped up the sums (using formulas) before we knew he didn't have it summed to start with... impressive 11:21 GingerTPLC1 : Questions? 11:23 RebeccaTPLC : Why wood and not tile? 11:24 RebeccaTPLC : But there is grooves in the wood and things get stuck in there 11:24 RebeccaTPLC : it is hard to clean 11:24 ustreamer69294 : Tile would require an underlayment! Wood would not! 11:25 GingerTPLC1 : actually, this wood floor snaps tight, but they don't know that. 11:25 RebeccaTPLC : oh 11:26 ustreamer69294 : There actually might already be wood underneath that could simply be refinished! 11:27 Kevin1819 : They say it's plywood 11:27 GingerTPLC1 : We pulled back carpet and there's just subflooring. This group didn't, but another did. 11:31 ustreamer56185 : This group of students is one 8th grader, two 7th graders, one 6th grader, and one 5th grader 11:32 Kevin1819 : Beautiful fully rendered Google Sketchup modeling 11:32 itsyvonneb : absolutely gorgeous. 11:32 GingerTPLC1 : this has been TOP secret for this group 11:32 CharlieTPLC : They did a SPECTACULAR JOB!
11:33 itsyvonneb : I am really in love with Valerie's room. 11:33 GingerTPLC1 : they also handed out a folder with budget, furniture, links, etc. Can all be found online. 11:33 CharlieTPLC : I like my 3d model so much, I have it as my desktop background. 11:33 CharlieTPLC : I love that each table in the lunch room has a microwave. 11:35 GingerTPLC1 : the violet color at first shocked me, but I like the combo with the blue and grey. Very calming. 11:36 GingerTPLC1 : Wait. Did they go over budget $400? 11:36 ustreamer30912 : I like my room, it looks cool. :) 11:36 ustreamer30912 : That is what I wanted. 11:36 RebeccaTPLC : it looks good 11:37 GingerTPLC1 : I also want to reemphasize this project was COMPLETELY studentdirected. Teachers made suggestions, but ultimately it was up to them. 11:37 ustreamer30912 : I think most of the rooms did a great job of taking into consideration what each teacher liked. 11:37 ustreamer30912 : I mean groups. 11:37 Kevin1819 : Lovin the slideshow of Google Sketchup scenes 11:37 RebeccaTPLC : And they took inconsideration of what each person wanted. 11:42 ustreamer69294 : In this plan...the power was located 1st before the work spaces were laid out (Gingers Room) 11:43 brendam7574 : I like that they planned with a little extra padding! 11:44 GingerTPLC1 : @brandam: very important. 11:45 CharlieTPLC : Well done introducing each member. 11:45 GingerTPLC1 : this is a "before" view of our space. 11:45 GingerTPLC1 : I wonderis that on their wiki page? 11:45 itsyvonneb : yes, it is 11:45 GingerTPLC1 : yay! 11:46 itsyvonneb : They embedded the Youtube video in their slideshow on the wiki...I need to learn how to do this stuff!! 11:46 GingerTPLC1 : The fire marshall and I have come to loggerheads before! ; 11:47 GingerTPLC1 : The YouTube vid was in their Google Preso, then they simply embedded the preso into the wiki. 11:47 itsyvonneb : Cool. 11:47 GingerTPLC1 : LOVE this layout of graphs! 11:47 Kevin1819 : Nice looking budget page 11:47 itsyvonneb : Me too...a picture is worth a thousand words
11:48 GingerTPLC1 : wonder where they got this? 11:48 GingerTPLC1 : Numbers? 11:48 ustreamer30912 : I like that they have the before pictures. 11:48 CharlieTPLC : yup... and they used bar and circle 11:48 ustreamer30912 : It helps those not there everyday to get a feel for the space. 11:48 brendam7574 : I didn't see the other presos but I like how they dressed nicely to present 11:48 CharlieTPLC : they used Numbers for this 11:49 GingerTPLC1 : the other teams were encouraged to do before/after, but that's what you get when teams are studentdirected. The feedback from the outside sources will be vital in the kids learning this lesson. 11:50 GingerTPLC1 : MUCH nicer than sitting/laying on the floor!! 11:50 CharlieTPLC : Nice lookin' comfy spot 11:50 brendam7574 : love the carpet! 11:51 GingerTPLC1 : mee too! I LOVE their plan for my room! Actually, I like nearly all of the plans for my room. :D 11:51 Kevin1819 : Likin this group's work 11:52 GingerTPLC1 : "catch a glimpse" 11:52 GingerTPLC1 : This group worked really well together. 11:52 RebeccaTPLC : same here and the last group as well 11:52 brendam7574 : very organized presentation! 11:52 GingerTPLC1 : Caylie has a nice leadership style. 11:52 GingerTPLC1 : 5th grader running peers! ;) 11:52 RebeccaTPLC : that is awesome 11:53 GingerTPLC1 : fun chairs! I wonder if they're comfortable? 11:53 CharlieTPLC : I love the red drop chairs! 11:53 Kevin1819 : LOVE the cardboard model! 11:53 brendam7574 : love the music notes!!! 11:53 Kevin1819 : I want a red drop chair! 11:53 JenniferTPLC7199 : I love their design! So much fun! 11:54 GingerTPLC1 : I wonder if they're soft. 11:54 Kevin1819 : Nice simulation of the painting corner 11:54 brendam7574 : are the drop chairs like bean bag chairs? 11:54 GingerTPLC1 : Don't know. We'll ask. 11:54 GingerTPLC1 : I think Valerie, the virtual director, was the ONLY teacher who gave the same plan to all the kids.
11:55 ustreamer30912 : I tried 11:55 itsyvonneb : They look like hard plastic in the pic 11:55 GingerTPLC1 : I think everyone else gave out LOTS of ideas! 11:55 GingerTPLC1 : confusing for some of the groups, but it's real life! 11:55 GingerTPLC1 : She runs that Mac like she owns it! 11:55 ustreamer30912 : I gave the same information, but still received variance in design 11:55 CharlieTPLC : I know I had many different (contrasting) ideas that I gave 11:56 GingerTPLC1 : Good! 11:56 ustreamer30912 : It is neat to see how they took those same ideas and put their personality into it. 11:56 CharlieTPLC : some of the groups are likely to have better ideas than I would have for arranging the room ;) 11:56 RebeccaTPLC : You can fine the paint sample Breathtaking at SherwinWilliams. 11:56 itsyvonneb : This is a closeup pic of the drop chair: 11:56 itsyvonneb : http://tinyurl.com/dhkkqu 11:57 brendam7574 : thanks itsy! 11:57 Kevin1819 : I like their combination of software and old school paper. 11:58 Kevin1819 : There was a lot of thinking that is evident here 11:58 GingerTPLC1 : The girls started with the paper first, since the kid doing the SketchUp was learning it. 11:58 GingerTPLC1 : They made models of every room, but changed them as they went, so dropped the paper models. 11:58 GingerTPLC1 : they included rugs and everything 11:59 Kevin1819 : Wow! 11:59 brendam7574 : Wow! These girls are connected already! 12:00 ustreamer30912 : I think they did the best job outlining the budget. 12:00 CharlieTPLC : wow... They thought of some pretty specific details! 12:01 ustreamer30912 : Ginger they all did a great job. 12:02 RebeccaTPLC : What an awesome job they did!!!! 12:02 itsyvonneb : *virtual standing ovation* 12:02 brendam7574 : *clap, clap clap* 12:02 JenniferTPLC7199 : Way to Go! 12:03 ustreamer30912 : Fabulous!!! 12:05 itsyvonneb : Thanks for streaming this, you guys!!